Aquaria in UK

Water Softening

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:01:46 -0400

They are fitted with multipor valves which give all the operations by a single liver operation and thus are cost effective & easy to use. They do not require any painting or maintenance. For more information: http://www.waterpumpsolutions.com/...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

water softening

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:15:13 -0500

They are also light in weight and can be easily mounted on rooftops of the premises. For more information can search >:http://www.waterpumpsolutions.com/ products.html The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

seaweed

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:23:46 -0400

To: alt.aquaria.tropical.fish I got some seaweed cheap from a local Chinese supermarket. It says on it that its 100 natural fried seaweed (yeah I know if its friend its not natural etc etc). anyway, I soaked it in boiling water then squeeze...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

bristle nose plec with ot

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:23:45 -0400

To: alt.aquaria,alt.aquaria.t I already have a male bristle nose plec in my community tank, along with a royal plec, and banjo plec and a common plec. Have no idea of the sex of those (or how to tell to be honest). All, touch wood, co exist quite...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

bristlenose -male or fema

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:23:38 -0400

To: alt.aquaria,alt.aquaria.t Can someone with a bit more knowledge confirm that my bristlenose is male Thanks http://www.sunrise1.plus.com/bristlenose.htm * Synchronet * The Whitehouse BBS whitehouse.hulds.com check it out free usen...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

cloudy water

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:23:27 -0400

To: alt.aquaria,alt.aquaria.t I have two tanks (out of my 11) which always seem to have cloudy water. All my tanks are at least 12 months old, all are established and all fall well within the "good water parameter" borders". all are filled via t...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

A. Golaris - define?

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:20:06 -0400

To: alt.aquaria.killies,alt.a Can someone tell me please what the full name of the killifish A. Golaris is Ive googled it without success so may have the spelling wrong. Many thanks * Synchronet * The Whitehouse BBS whitehouse.hulds.co...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

FS: PFK Magaines

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:47:12 -0400

62 Practical Fishkeeping magazines in very good condition. 13 Jan 05 Dec 05 + Christmas issue 13 Jan 06 Dec 06 + Christmas issue 13 Jan 07 Dec 07 + Christmas issue 13 Jan 08 Dec 08 + Christmas issue 8 Jan 09 June 09 + Oct 09 + Christmas i...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Blanket Weed

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:08:03 -0400

This spring I saw a few bits of blanket weed in my tank and despite clearing 90 of it out every few days it keeps coming back. I now have to clear out several handfuls every 23 days or it clutters the surface and stops the water circulating a...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Visitherm life span?

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:09:03 -0400

Probably already know the answer to this, but thought Id check here just in case. About 7 or 8 years ago I got a Visitherm 100W tank heater and was running it without incident for a few years. Sometime after, this tank was switched to holding ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

How long does the filter need to run?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:54:05 -0500

A 100 litre fresh water tropical tank. Has 10 neons, 6 rosy barbs, a black neon, a rummy nose tetra and a small bristlenose. Has some rocks, a large peice of driftwood and a fair amount of java moss in it. pH around 6.5, nitrate and nitrite leve...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Torpedo barb

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:30:59 -0400

Browsing my local Maidenhead Aquatics the other day and was quite taken by a tank of torpedo barbs. Thought they looked really nice maybe Id get a few. Then I noticed the price 23 each Reentrant ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Outlets went out but no breaker is tripped

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:03:07 -0400

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Where to find a new home for silver sharks and pos...

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:36:42 -0400

After (stupidly) trusting shop advice on the number and type of fish we can put in our 3.5ft tank when we first started it up at the start of the year, weve now wised up and realised our foolishness. Weve had to decide which fish we want to keep an...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: angelfish eggs

Sun, 24 May 2009 05:17:30 -0400

We have 4 Angel fish and recently discovered eggs in our tank, and also that our fish are very protective of their eggs from the other two fish and yet were eating them. Some of the eggs are an amber colour and the majority are white. We have fash...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Depth of Susbtrate in new aquarium

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:00:57 -0400

As a complete newbie to this, Im confused as to the depth of substrate that I should be using. Aquarium is 125 litres and Ive started with 5mm gravel. However, one book says 2 inches depth and another says 4 inches. I want to put plants in it and h...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Should I do this?

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:04:35 -0500

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External filter spares

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:14:32 -0500

I have a Tetratec EX1200 external filter but I need a new intake tube (not the hose, the tube thing that goes in the tank) and also the outlet bar. (I think any will do it doesnt have to be tetratec). Anyone have any going spare to sell (Yes I...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Recommend web-based hardware suppliers?

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:37:29 -0500

Hi Its a while since this question has been asked and suppliers have their ups and downs, come and go. So does anyone have uptodate recommendations for online suppliers for aquarium hardware Thanks for any feedback. Paul. Paul reply...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Neon tetras aint happy in new tank?

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:52:10 -0500

Havent kept a tank for eyars butdecided to get it going again ran the filternad heater for two weeks , put in 10 neon tetras to get it going , first two days they seemed happy "schooling away " as I alwy remmebered they happily do HOWEVER last two...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Suggestions for buying Fourmost Bulkhead Fittings ...

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:36:32 -0500

Can someone please guide me UK equivalent of these products (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgibin/wti0001pQ1&ILXG849&PM) and where can I buy them in UK please Necessary for DIY CO2 set. Regards Apro. Have a nice day :) The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Nerite Snail for sell in Brighton UK

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:30:10 -0500

Dear UK Newsgroup users I have a nerite snail for snail in Brighton UK for 3, hit me up if you want Have a nice day :) The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Guppy Galore

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 09:42:22 -0500

I have a 5 foot tank that is just Guppys and Platys and a couple of small catfish. The Guppys have just gone highly fertile and I noticed when doing the water change today there are dozens of fry large enough to survive. No matter how often it h...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

DIY micro-nutrients

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:09:52 -0500

I have been experimenting with do it yourself micronutrients. I obtained some hydrochloric acid from Lowes and use it to make ferric chloride, zinc chloride, etc. I obtained some sulfuric acid from a battery company and use it to make ferric sulfat...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Silver Sharks kill each other

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:27:12 -0500

Ive had about 4 silver sharks since they were specks in about 2002. Theyve lived reasonably happily together and yet over the last two days two have fought to the death. I knew they were chasing each other about in rather a serious way, but I di...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

I have set up a new forum, all but expat are welco...

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:37:12 -0400

Please check out this new forum and invite anyone you know. I have created this forum to escape the idiot here who make fake posts and posing under my and others usernames/emailaddresses. Regards, JS ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

where to sell tanks?

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:14:23 -0400

I need to sell two of my tanks, complete with fish etc. Can anyone recommend a decent site to advertise them on suppose it will have to be local so Im in Manchester Thanks. ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Snail identity - help please?

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:48:23 -0400

Need help identifying this snail http://users.eggconnect.net/xanadu/aquasnail.htm Thanks ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Flame Danios

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:37:48 -0400

Just visited my local stockist and bought six "flame Danios". Its very small with a flame red/orange stripe along its flanks. Ive searched the web but havent found anything specific about this variety is it a new one The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Airpump & filter vs power filter

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:02:29 -0400

In my local store I was trying to work out costs for an airpump (Tetra APS50) and undergravel filter, airline, connectors, valves, etc. The saleman suggested that for my small tank (16"x8"x8") it might be better to opt for an internal power filter...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Failed light uinit on Rio 180

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:00:36 -0400

I need to buy a new lighting unit for my RIO 180. Bummer as I do not have the receipt and it is only about 15 months into a 24 month warranty I see that there are T5 units now, although they are more expensive as you also have to buy the dearer...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Air Pumps

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:44:11 -0400

Two questions regarding air pumps: I notice that some older books mention diaphragm air pumps can be noisy and that rotary/piston air pumps are much quieter. I would have thought that modern diaphragm air pumps should be reasonably quiet, at leas...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Fluorescent light tubes

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:50:29 -0400

How are fluorescent light tubes measured: 1) to the ends of the tubes, excluding the electrical pins 2) including the electrical pins 3) including fitted end caps Can someone please clarify Thanks Gary ... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Newbie needs guidance

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:10:47 -0400

Hi Im about to set up my first tropical freshwater tank and need to get an idea of available types of supplies and prices. After googling for online suppliers Ive noticed that those I have found all have pretty photos of their tanks and shops b...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Wilko tropical fish food

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:46:44 -0400

I normally buy Tetramin or Aquarian for my tropicals, but I just noticed that Wilkinsons do an ownbrand flake for about 1/4 the price. Anyone tried it Reentrant ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

identify please?

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:30:04 -0400

I seem to have acquired a neighbours fish tank (they went on holiday, didnt come back). In it is one cichlid and about 8 other fish. Can anyone identify them and the cichlid please http://www.sunrise1.plus.com:80/fish2.htm and are they ok kept tog...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Away two weeks, on timer, what food?

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:26:19 -0400

I did test my auto feeder for three clown loach and three tetra. Just stuck flakes in. They were one solid mess a few days later due to the humidity from the tank. So, how do I use an auto feeder please Its one of the Juwel ones, and I cut a hole i...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Help, baby fish!!!!

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:57:33 -0400

Hi weve kept fish for years but weve never known them to breed. We originally had six fully grown fish which are all still alive in a 2x1ft tank However a few weeks ago we noticed two new ones. http://www.youtube.com/watchvFMMyneW9gqU We think...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Silver Shark Tank

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:33:39 -0400

Ive a few (6) Silver Sharks that Ive had since they were tiny little things. Theyre now about six inches long and bulky and have fairly obviously outgrown the 5 foot tank they have. Every little fight and squabble now leads to water coming ove...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Coral - calcified Seaweed

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:49:42 -0400

Hi Is this stuff any good in an aquarium I was going to take some South for a pal who has a large aquarium but I am not sure if it is suitable for using. He is fairly new to the hobby but thinks it will be ok. It looks very pretty, most is whit...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Discus spawning video

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:15:56 -0400

I have recently placed a video of my new discus arrivals, which I thought were younger than they are, with their first spawn http://www.youtube.com/watchvnZCFy3Y38uk Unfortunately 2.5 days into the wriggler stage, they were eaten by the paren...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Endler's Guppy

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:28:18 -0500

Anyone kept these little beauts Local dealer has some in. Water here is about pH 8 and so hard you can file yer nails on it. ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Filter pump - timed or always on?

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:31:39 -0500

Current tank is a Juwel Rio 180 (fresh water) with the original 600L powerhead wired with the timerswitched lighting circuit, so its running for roughly 10 hours a day. Ive always done this for *many* years of fishkeeping. But just recently th...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Aquaria SE11

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:48:35 -0500

Ive had some gems of shops come up from people on here, so lets hope Im lucky this time. Vauxhall end of SE11. Any Aquaria shops Edward Cowling "Must go I just dyed her favourite sheets green " The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Pond forum for beginners

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:39:16 -0500

Friendly and helpful pond forum for beginners to pond and fish keeping. http://www.forums.pondlife.eu/forum/ New members made welcome. The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

four swingers

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:07:09 -0500

did you happen to have had any recent dreams about a man named yeltsin mk5000 "its really funny and relatable but also like hide your eyes"vince vaughn The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

fish I hardly ever see

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:59:47 -0500

I have a stunning but reclusive gibbiceps catfish who lives in a terracotta urn in my Juwel 180 aquarium. I see the whole fish once every few weeks (and hes always bigger than I remembered) and the rest of the time I can only see the tip of his ...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

NeedTechs.com Stoops to a NEW all time low!

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:19:31 -0500

Ron Blicksilver of NeedTechs.com is now at a new all time law NeedTech.com has broken the law by impersonating the Palm Beach County Sherris office in an attempt to harass family members which are not involved in his lawsuit It is illegal to imp...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Plants dying

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:46:46 -0500

It was an established tropical fresh water tank, the fish were fine Thought id add some plants. For the first wo months the plants grew like mad, to the point where I had to trim them back. Last month, there wasnt alot of new growth which I wa...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Clown loach mottled skin - serious?

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:41:15 -0500

One of my clown loaches has developed quite distinct mottling/spots any idea what it might be Is it something to worry about Is it something I can do anything about Is there any danger to other fish in the tank Any advice/help much appreciat...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here